The Retail Council of Canada has reported some of its members are experiencing a 300% surge in thefts. Learn to help your staff respond safely to acts of #theft & #violence in the workplace🎙️wsps.news/3ACS6rw #SmallBiz #podcast

Extra responsibilities can be rewarding, but frequent demands & difficult projects can harm mental health, lower performance, and increase turnover. Use these tips to better manage work demands. wsps.news/4dVAwNs #TheTrustedLeader #workplaceculture #leadership Howatt HR Consulting

The majority of Ontario businesses have fewer than 50 employees, but that doesn't mean fewer #hazards or #healthandsafety responsibilities. To help #smallbusiness employers protect their staff, we’ve created 2 new 🆓 resources. Learn more: wsps.news/46VJZSQ

Apple picking season is almost here! Whether you employ #agricultural talent or operate a family #farm, ensure you're protecting your workers from developing aches and pains during #harvest season. Share this helpful Ergonomics of Apple Picking guide: wsps.news/3T7QSL2

It's #backtoschool time! 🍎📚 Ensure your backpack is both stylish & safe 📽️ wsps.news/475jIl9 ✔️Buy one with padded straps ✔️Adjust shoulder straps to have it sit at waist level ✔️Wear both shoulder straps⁠ ✔️Keep the load light. #safetytips #ergonomics

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Being informed is the first step to staying safe! 👍 #workplacesafety #healthandsafety #workersrights

On Monday, we celebrate the achievements of workers and their contributions to our nation’s prosperity & success. We are grateful for the #workerrights & protections we enjoy in Canada; the result of tireless advocacy by generations before us. Wishing you all a happy

This week many kids head #BackToSchool. Let's ensure it's a safe start. Keep these #safetytips in mind as you head out the door: 👀 Look for excited children 🚴 Share the road with bikes 🖐️Stop for school buses 🚨 Obey school zone speed limits 🚸 Respect crossing guards

We're excited to be participating in all 15 of these #LevelUp events! We'll be onsite with Infrastructure Health and Safety Association to share valuable #healthandsafety information with attendees; vital information for anyone looking to have a long, successful career in the #skilledtrades. 👩‍🔧🧑‍🍳👷‍♀️

Growing up on the farm can be great fun, but it can also be quite dangerous. From activities like horseback riding and #ATV use, to farm hazards such as #machinery, chemicals and #livestock, children need to be taught how to co-exist safely. Resources are available to help:

Your joint health and safety committee is key to reducing workplace injuries, illnesses & costs. But if you're not #investing in your #JHSC, you're not going to get the results you desire. Better your team's #inspections by removing these 3 obstacles ➡️ wsps.news/3ARD55e

Manual material handling is a daily task in many workplaces, but these tasks can put workers at risk. This video explains what employers should do to identify these hazards and what Ontario legislation they should be aware of. wsps.news/3TiiuND #MaterialsHandling

Tackle unconscious bias for true #Inclusivity at work. 🌟 - Teach recognition of bias to leaders. - Support reflective knowledge in management. - Acknowledge bias impact. - Review systemic practices. - Improve feedback & conflict channels. #InclusiveWorkplace

Identifying workplace risks and what causes them is key to worker protection. And no one knows their workplace better than frontline workers and supervisors. So, we’re tapping into their experience to help us identify the top risks and what’s causing them. Over the last two

Today your #conveniencestore may sell its first alcoholic drink. 🍺🍷 Have you done everything necessary to protect the safety of your workers? Use this as your checklist to ensure you have bit.ly/4dxr3MA #alcohol #healthandsafety

Our Annual General Meeting is this Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:30 am EST. Taking place virtually, this meeting includes live voting for Members. 💻🙋‍♂️ Details on the meeting’s purpose, log-in credentials and how to vote by proxy can be found here ➡️ wsps.news/3Zk19Ym

On October 3 🗓️ come learn from some of the best! WSPS' Don Patten & Norm Kramer will be sharing #materialhandling practices that will keep your workers safe, your business in compliance and operations running smoothly. #ergonomics #warehouse #logistics

Kick off September with JHSC Certification Part 1 eLearning. A CPO-approved 13-hour course, open to all sectors. Complete within 30 days. Start ensuring workplace safety today. 🔗 Enroll now: wsps.news/4dMMPfr

Facial hair fan 🧔 but your job requires you to wear a tight-fitting respirator? Safety & style can co-exist! 👍 Check out the options from CDC / NIOSH. And get fit tested before work begins 👉 wsps.news/3XkVsbA #worldbeardday (Sept. 7) #beardlife #respiratoryhealth